Finance Manager
Finance Manager
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Job Description
- Job Type: Fulltime
- Job Location: Onsite based at Markham
- Schedule: MondaysFridays; may need to work after office hours as needed
Job Title: Finance Manager
About the Role:
We are looking for a proactive and strategic Finance Manager to lead the financial operations of our growing organization. In this pivotal role you will not only drive fiscal discipline and regulatory compliance but also champion collections efficiency and innovative financial practices to support growth and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Strategy & Cash Flow
Assist in crafting financial strategy and managing capital initiatives.
Optimize cash flow through improved collections and receivables management.
Continuously improve working capital by accelerating collections and streamlining billing cycles.
Develop rolling forecasts and refine budget projections in line with business changes.
Collections & AR Management
Lead and implement bestinclass collections strategies to reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).
Monitor customer accounts ensure timely invoicing followup and escalations as required.
Collaborate with Sales and Operations to resolve billing disputes and enforce credit policies.
Provide regular dashboards and analysis on collection performance to senior leadership.
Accounting & Controls
Oversee general accounting including ledger maintenance financial closings and reporting.
Prepare audited financial statements and lead internal control reviews.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure fiscal discipline across business units.
Innovation & Process Optimization
Identify and implement financial innovations tools and automation opportunities.
Streamline financial processes and introduce technology solutions for improved accuracy and efficiency.
Benchmark financial practices and introduce enhancements to keep pace with industry best standards.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure adherence to national and local regulations (e.g. CRA ESA CLC).
Design and enforce SOPs for budgeting reporting tax compliance and internal audits.
Taxation & Risk Management
Coordinate tax filings and SR&ED claims with external accountants.
Lead tax planning initiatives and ensure all licenses and permits are compliant.
Manage corporate risk by overseeing liability exposures and capital structure.
Leadership & Business Partnering
Lead the finance team and oversee financial IT systems.
Collaborate crossfunctionally to support customer onboarding contract negotiations and financial alignment with business goals.
Support departmental budgeting and advise department heads on financial implications of business decisions.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
Maintain strong relationships with banks vendors auditors and internal teams.
Report key financial metrics to senior leadership including weekly CEO updates.
Qualifications & Skills:
10 years of progressive accounting experience including 5 years in a managerial role
Professional accounting designation (CPA / CA / ACCA / ACA). Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) from India with strong grounding in accounting standards and compliance framework
Masters degree in Finance Accounting or Business (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience in collections AR optimization and cash flow enhancement
Demonstrated ability to innovate financial processes and adopt new tools or technologies
Strong interpersonal analytical and leadership skills
Background in highvolume multientity or international environments is an asset
Onsite work is required
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
